Gunn: No school funding rewrite in 2019
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Recent attempts to revamp the Mississippi Adequate Education Program have been unsuccessful
While officials remain optimistic, damning report highlights Jackson Public Schools’ systemic issues
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Change won’t come overnight but after third consecutive “F”, one of the largest school districts and state officials feel a sense of urgency.
Ed groups weigh in on how Espy, Hyde-Smith can help schools
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Most decisions that impact schools are made on the local level but Congress plays a role in funding and oversight.
Mississippi Today Fact Check
Fact check: Gov. Bryant’s claims about abortion numbers, black women
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Mississippi Today tracked down sources of claims the governor made at a recent Cindy Hyde-Smith press conference
Corinth schools lose in effort to block accountability grades
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Board chair: “They’re doing things different and it’s working. Unfortunately they got caught up in an accountability issue”
‘Miseducation’ in Mississippi: Racial disparities persist in discipline, access to advanced classes
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Data finds black students tend to lack access to high level classes, disciplined more. Experts: “You can’t just suspend them away”
Forest Hill band probation upheld, JPS officials decry lack of transparency
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The Mississippi High School Activities Association – a nonprofit organization not required to hold public meetings – met behind closed doors.
‘Personnel action taken’ over Forest Hill halftime show; Brookhaven officials say ban should be lifted
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Band director says he received a letter stating the district fired him.
Mississippi’s first charter high school approved to open in Jackson
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Board denies application for charter school in Leflore County School District, but left the door open for operator to reapply
Accountability grades approved for most, but not all Mississippi schools
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This year 18 districts received an A, 42 were rated B, 38 were a C, 28 were a D, and 23 districts were an F; Corinth, four other schools remain unresolved.
‘Healthy children learn better’: UMMC clinics bring health care to Jackson, Delta schools
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Clinics help boost attendance while providing an instructional opportunity for UMMC students
Decision on school grades pushed to October
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All grades are preliminary and unofficial until the board approves them next month.
Corinth School District tries to block release of grades, arguing they are ‘completely inaccurate’
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Although the schools won’t face punitive measures for “unofficial” poor performance grades, the district argues the grades will damage its reputation.
Fate of operator’s future charter schools depends on accountability results
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Mississippi’s sixth charter school OK’d but board delays vote on three applicants – including two that hinge on academic progress
‘It’s Lit’: Jackson schools, Tougaloo team up to give high-potential students a head start on college
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New program helps students graduate from high school with an associate’s degree